Tag: Trademark Law
Slogan “EVERYBODY VS RACISM” Denied Trademark Protection for Failing to Identify a Single Source
January 22, 2024
In re Go & Assocs., LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision that denied trademark registration for the phrase “EVERYBODY VS RACISM.” The applicant, GO & Associates,…
Read MorePink Hip Implants Lose Trademark Protection: Federal Circuit Says Color Is Functional
January 3, 2024
CeramTec GmbH v. CoorsTek Bioceramics LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed the cancellation of CeramTec GmbH’s trademarks for the pink color used in its ceramic hip implant components. CeramTec, a manufacturer of…
Read MoreCharlie Meyer quoted in The Indiana Lawyer, "Say what?: Trademark case tests ‘scandalous,’ ‘immoral’ standards"
April 25, 2019
Charlie Meyer was quoted in The Indiana Lawyer article, “Say What?: Trademark Case Tests ‘Scandalous,’ ‘Immoral’ Standards.” What’s more, the scandalous and immoral clause seemingly gives the government permission to treat some businesses differently than others based on the trademark…
Read MoreUsing a Webpage as a Specimen for Products Associated with a Trademark
April 18, 2019
When registering a trademark, the Patent and Trademark Office requires the submission of a specimen to show that a trademark is being used in interstate commerce. It is often tempting to simply submit a screenshot of a webpage showing the…
Read MoreBuilding the Strength of Your Trademark
May 4, 2011
So, you can rest easy now that you have a federal trademark registration, right? No! Federal trademark registrations provide many protections and advantages to trademark owners. Nevertheless, even with federal trademark registrations in hand, trademark owners will benefit from active…
Read MoreMaintaining Trademark Rights: Policing and Educational Efforts
April 8, 2011
This presentation discusses the various ways courts have evaluated a trademark owner’s efforts (or lack thereof) to police its mark, as well as efforts that should be taken to prevent a trademark from becoming generic. To view the presentation, visit: Maintaining…
Read MoreCharlie Meyer Presents on Intellectual Property Issues at Rotary Club of Indianapolis Luncheon
December 8, 2010
Woodard, Emhardt partner Charlie Meyer was the featured speaker at the November 30th, 2010 meeting of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Mr. Meyer’s presentation included a humorous and educational look at aspects of patent and trademark law, in addition to noting…
Read MoreCharles J. Meyer Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary with Woodard, Emhardt
August 24, 2010
Congratulations to Woodard, Emhardt partner Charlie Meyer on his 15th anniversary with the firm. Charlie started with the firm in 1995 and was elected to the firm partnership in 2001. He currently serves as Chairman of the firm’s Trademark Practice…
Read MoreIRAQ – Trademark Office Publishes the Trademarks which their Records Have Been Damaged During the War
July 22, 2010
The Iraq Trademark Office posted in its official website, the list of trademarks which files have been lost during the war. The first group of the missing trademark files includes the files of trademarks (1 -16090). Trademark Owners are required…
Read MoreCase Law Update: Enforcing a Judgment by Levying a Domain Name
June 30, 2010
The Ninth Circuit issued an ironic ruling last month regarding levying domain names to satisfy a prior judgment. In Office Depot, Inc. v. Zuccarini (9th Cir., Feb. 2010), the Ninth Circuit ruled that a creditor can levy a domain name…
Read MoreTrademark Videos on Demand
June 30, 2010
In case you don’t have enough videos to watch, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) launched a portion of its new Trademark Information Network where anyone can view news broadcast-style videos on its website that cover important topics…
Read MoreUSPTO Launches “Trademark Information Network”
April 28, 2010
In case you don’t have enough to watch on TV, the USPTO launched a portion of its new Trademark Information Network where anyone can view news broadcast-style videos that cover important topics and can teach you about the various phases…
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